Parts of a Map

What are maps?

• Round models of the Earth

• Flat replicas of the Earth

What part of the map tells the name given to the map?

• Title

• Scale

Which part of the map tells you which way to go?

• Compass

• Legend

Which part of the map measures distance?

• Scale

• Compass

In which part of the map can symbols be found?

• Key

• Border

What is another name for map key?

• Legend

• Meridian

In what direction do meridians run?

• North to south

• East to west

In what direction do lines of latitude run?

• North to south

• East to west

What is another name for lines of latitude?

• Parallels

• Meridians

What is formed when lines of latitude crosses lines of longitude?

• Scales

• Grids